Fulbright Hildeman Fellowship 2027-28

The Fulbright Commission will award the 2027-2028 Hildeman Fellowship to teach at the University of Wisconsin - Madison during the spring semester of 2028.

The Nordic Unit within the Department of German, Nordic and Slavic is seeking a dynamic Swedish scholar in Nordic studies with expertise in history.

Particular interest will be given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Gender and queer studies
• The welfare state
• Migration studies
• Postcolonial and Indigenous studies
• Historical sociolinguistics
• History of science, medicine, and technology
• Media studies
• Art history
• Literary studies
• Design studies
• Research may focus on both Nordic and diasporic contexts.

The Hildeman Fellow will be expected to:

• Teach one graduate-level seminar in English, as well as an additional discussion section in Swedish. The course will be geared toward graduate students in the Nordic Unit and graduate students with a professional interest in the topic.
• Give at least one public lecture related to the scholar's area of expertise.
• Present at the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies (SASS) conference, hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison in May 2028.
• Conduct research in collaboration with UW–Madison faculty, scholars, affiliated research centres, and communities whose work intersects with the scholar's area of expertise.
• Informally advise a small number of students with an interest in the Fellow's area of expertise.
• Be in residence for the entire spring term (January-May 2028).

Once selected, the Fellow will work closely with department faculty to design the course. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to engage across the university through interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaborations.

About the Department
Established in 1875, the Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the oldest Scandinavian Studies department in the United States.

Since its founding, the department has offered courses in literature, language and linguistics, culture, philology, and folklore within Scandinavian and Nordic studies. In 2025, the Nordic Unit celebrated its 150th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing commitment to Scandinavian cultural and academic exploration.

The department continues to foster understanding and appreciation of Nordic heritage while maintaining its place as a vibrant and integral part of the academic landscape.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent.
• Be Swedish citizens.
• Be fluent in English.
• Have demonstrated university-level teaching experience.

Please note that individuals in Sweden who hold dual citizenship with the United States, or who have permanent residency in the United States, are not eligible to apply for Fulbright grants.

Fellowship Benefits

The fellowship includes:

• A cash grant of SEK 150,000
• Round-trip travel between Sweden and the United States
• Sickness and accident insurance

How to Apply

The application deadline is 9 January 2027.

Further information and the online application form are available on the Fulbright Commission website:
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Contact

For questions about the fellowship, please contact Anna Appelberg at the Fulbright Commission:

Email: fulbright@fulbright.se